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Lounge chair canopy construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-11-20
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Granted: 1991-05-07
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Expires: 2009-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A canopy construction in combination with a lounge chair is set forth providing an adjustment clamp secured to the chair framework and the canopy framework to enable rotational and vertical adjustment of the canopy relative to the lounge chair framework. The canopy includes a polarized visor utilizing various opaque coverings thereover, or alternatively may utilize a first visor fixedly mounted within an annular framework with an overlying second polarized visor rotatably mounted thereto to adjust the degree of shading afforded by the overlying visor construction.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Craig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/66; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32319; Y10T403/32368
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
321 words
A lounge chair canopy construction comprising, a chair including a chair tubular framework, and a canopy overlying the chair framework including a canopy framework with a translucent visor member integrally secured interiorly of and coextensive with the canopy framework, and spaced tubular framework arms integrally secured to the canopy framework extending downwardly therefrom with proximate upper ends of the arms secured to the canopy framework, and adjustable clamp means mounting the arms to the chair framework proximate lower ends of the arms, and the clamp means clamping each arm of the chair framework wherein the clamp means include a plurality of coaxially aligned clamp members to receive a respective chair framework and a respective arm therein, and wherein the clamp members include a first cylindrical connector block including a first semi-cylindrical recess formed in a rear face thereof, and first serrations formed on a forward face thereof, and a second cylindrical connector block formed with second serrations cooperating with the first serrations, and the second cylindrical connector block including a second semi-cylindrical recess formed on a forward face thereof, and a third cylindrical connector block formed with a third semi-cylindrical recess formed on a rear face thereof, the second and third semi-cylindrical recesses clamping a canopy arm therebetween, and the first semi-cylindrical recess configured for receiving a portion of the chair framework therewithin, and an elongate bolt directed through the chair framework and coaxially through each of the first, second, and third cylindrical connector blocks with a coil lock spring coaxially aligned with a forward face of the third cylindrical connector block, and a washer formed with a central bore overlying the coil spring, and a wing nut threadedly secured to a forward distal end of the elongate bolt to clamp the chair framework and the canopy arm within the connector blocks, and the elongate bolt including an enlarged head to secure the chair framework to the first cylindrical connector block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
321 words
A lounge chair canopy construction comprising, a chair including a chair tubular framework, and a canopy overlying the chair framework including a canopy framework with a translucent visor member integrally secured interiorly of and coextensive with the canopy framework, and spaced tubular framework arms integrally secured to the canopy framework extending downwardly therefrom with proximate upper ends of the arms secured to the canopy framework, and adjustable clamp means mounting the arms to the chair framework proximate lower ends of the arms, and the clamp means clamping each arm of the chair framework wherein the clamp means include a plurality of coaxially aligned clamp members to receive a respective chair framework and a respective arm therein, and wherein the clamp members include a first cylindrical connector block including a first semi-cylindrical recess formed in a rear face thereof, and first serrations formed on a forward face thereof, and a second cylindrical connector block formed with second serrations cooperating with the first serrations, and the second cylindrical connector block including a second semi-cylindrical recess formed on a forward face thereof, and a third cylindrical connector block formed with a third semi-cylindrical recess formed on a rear face thereof, the second and third semi-cylindrical recesses clamping a canopy arm therebetween, and the first semi-cylindrical recess configured for receiving a portion of the chair framework therewithin, and an elongate bolt directed through the chair framework and coaxially through each of the first, second, and third cylindrical connector blocks with a coil lock spring coaxially aligned with a forward face of the third cylindrical connector block, and a washer formed with a central bore overlying the coil spring, and a wing nut threadedly secured to a forward distal end of the elongate bolt to clamp the chair framework and the canopy arm within the connector blocks, and the elongate bolt including an enlarged head to secure the chair framework to the first cylindrical connector block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The lounge chair canopy construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein the translucent visor member is formed of a polarized material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
The lounge chair canopy construction as set forth in claim 2 wherein the visor member includes an angular "U" shaped framework with an interiorly formed "U" shaped channel formed within the "U" shaped framework, and a first fixed annular polarized lens fixedly secured within a lowermost portion of the "U" shaped channel, and an overlying second polarized lens rotatably mounted within an upper portion of the "U" shaped channel overlying and in contact with the first polarized lens, and wherein the second polarized lens is rotatably mounted relative to the first polarized lens to effect relative shading of an occupant positioned underlying the canopy, and a handle integrally secured to an upper surface of the second polarized lens to enable manual rotation of the second polarized lens relative to the first polarized lens.
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